Citigroup weighs crypto custody as ETFs, stablecoins gain momentum
Citi is exploring cryptocurrency custody and payment services, with an initial focus on stablecoin-backed assets.
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Google Gets $35 Billion Offer for Chrome as AI Browser Fight Escalates
Search.com promises ad-free browsing, cashback for users, and revenue-sharing with publishers.
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Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US
The Supreme Court will let Mississippi’s social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers no explanation, but in a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh … Read more
FBI warns of ‘fictitious law firms‘ targeting crypto scam victims
The bureau warned that anyone offering recommendations on a “crypto recovery law firm” or claiming to be a lawyer could be targeting the victims of crypto scams.
Perplexity AI eyes $20B valuation in new funding round after Chrome bid
The company has experienced rapid growth in less than two years, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $80 million and a valuation of $18 billion.
Scott Bessent Suggests Government Bitcoin Purchases Remain a Possibility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent began Thursday by dashing the hopes of at least some bitcoiners, saying the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would be made up of the $15 billion to $20 billion already held by the government, but that there was no intention of making any fresh purchases. He ended the day, however, by seemingly contradicting … Read more
Strategy Pushed ‘Deceptive’ Comparison to Apple and NVIDIA, Wall Street Veteran Says
The Bitcoin-buying firm implied its earnings are recurring during an earnings call, Andy Constan said.
U.S. government is reportedly in discussions to take stake in Intel
This deal would be meant to help Intel bulk up its U.S. chip manufacturing, including its much-delayed Ohio factory.
Bitcoin’s all-time high gains vanished hours later: Here’s why
Traders send mixed signals after Bitcoin falls to $117,000 a day after hitting new all-time highs.
Wall Street Joins Consumer Advocates to Call for Edit to GENIUS Act on Stablecoins
Wall Street bankers are hammering away at some provisions of the new U.S. stablecoin law that was hailed by President Donald Trump and the crypto sector as a huge first step toward establishing a fully regulated U.S. industry, and the banks are joined by unusual bedfellows from the consumer-advocate world in sounding alarms. Hoping to … Read more
U.S. Blacklists Crypto Network Behind Ruble-Backed Stablecoin and Shuttered Exchange Garantex
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday sanctioned a network of companies, exchanges and executives linked to shuttered Russian crypto exchange Garantex and the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, accusing them of helping Moscow skirt international sanctions. Garantex, founded in 2019 and once licensed in Estonia, processed more than $100 million in transactions … Read more
Bessent Backtracks on Bitcoin: Treasury Committed to ‘Budget-Neutral’ BTC Buys
After disappointing Bitcoin fans with earlier comments, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may buy BTC for its reserve after all.
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US Treasury Punishes Russian Crypto Firms Over Cybercrime Ties, Sanctions Evasion
Federal agencies have continued to scrutinize some digital asset activities, even as the Trump administration has relaxed its regulatory oversight.
US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions crypto exchange Garantex for second time
The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it was taking additional action against the crypto exchange after including it on its list of Specially Designated Nationals in 2022.
Presale Stage 10 for Ethereum Meme Coin Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Comes to an End
Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has raised $19.3M and sold 12.75B tokens, quickly moving from Stage 10 to Stage 11 at $0.0020. With a confirmed $0.003 listing, early buyers secure 1.5x returns pre-launch. Its Layer-2 blockchain offers ultra-low fees, fast speeds, and tools for creators, backed by CertiK audit and growing demand ahead of a potential breakout.
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card
MicroSD cards are tiny but slow; the M.2 storage sticks in your PC are blazing fast but bigger and fully enclosed. Now, a new type of SSD out of China could be the best of both worlds — and it’s already set to appear in two cutting-edge gaming portables. Chinese storage manufacturer Biwin is calling … Read more
Jack Dorsey’s Block Reveals Modular Bitcoin Mining Rigs That Can Be Upgraded
Jack Dorsey’s Block has released a new, long-lasting Bitcoin mining rig in the X co-founder’s latest BTC push.
3 Best Crypto Presales to Invest in for 2025: Claim Your 100x Gains and Passive Income
In 2025’s hottest presales, BlockchainFX leads with a multi-asset super app, staking rewards, and huge growth potential. Token6900 offers deflationary tokenomics and AI-powered trading, while Lightchain targets AI-driven blockchain. BFX’s presale at $0.019 promises up to 500% ROI pre-launch and long-term 1000x potential.
Why the Launch of Dreamspace Could Redefine Who Gets to Build in the AI Economy
How Dreamspace is Using AI and Blockchain to Let You Build an App Without Writing Code What if building a functional online business was as simple as describing it in plain English? A new platform named Dreamspace has launched with the ambitious goal of making that a reality, aiming to remove the technical barriers that … Read more
Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025
The crypto exchange has been steadily acquiring companies to diversify the range of services it offers to clients.
Why XRP Is Dumping While Cardano Is Pumping: Analysis
While XRP tanks on hot inflation data, Cardano rockets on ETF buzz. Is $1 for ADA really in sight? Here’s what the charts say.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys $177 Million in Bullish Shares After Big Crypto IPO
Lauded tech investor Cathie Wood got in on the latest blockbuster crypto IPO, with Ark Invest buying up millions of shares in Bullish.